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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.61, 1,640.82 and 888.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.61, 1,640.82 and 888.68 is: 1,333.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.61 : 1,640.82 = 888.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.61/1,640.82 = 888.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.61x = 1,640.82 × 888.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.61x = 1,458,163.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,163.92/1,093.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.35

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